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Originally Posted by AMMARI  hi everyone. I am scared to cut Sammy's nails. That's because I did once and i must have pinched him because he shrieked and I let go andhe ran away from me. So how do you guys do it, or how often do you take them to get cut. I just noticed that one of them on the back leg on his extra paw pad they don't use is curved like a cirlce. I didn't notice this before and I wanted to know if its dangerous. I tried filing his nails instead but he won't stay still and I'm afraid to hurt him. Someone told me that dogs eventually take care of the nails themselves??? Some help please. Thanks |
Well that was your first mistake and now he's got your number.....Shrieking is normal......cutting nails on yorkies isn't the most fun thing, but you need to let them know you aren't a push over....
Their nails will have to be clipped on the average of 4 to 6 weeks.....what you described as the curved nail is the dew claw...it too must be clipped or it can grow into the leg. keep it short or it can get caught up in stuff.
As far the nails taking care of themselves...well unless you know a trick on how to train them on how to use an emory board and if you do, please let me know....
All kidding aside, how old is the puppy if he's a pup....put him on his back, rub his tummy and his paws then sneak in the clipper.